PATEA TOWN HALL TALKIES

Patea Mail, Volume LII, 23 February 1931, Page 3

PATEA TOWN HALL TALKIES

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY “CZAR 01’’ .BROADWAY,”

A remarkable picture of the underworld is “Czar ol' Broadway.” which opens at the Town Hall 10-morrow. The story deals with an underworld character who is political boss of the city. Tie operates under the guise ot. u respectable business man. There is but one newspaper in the city which lie has been unable to squelch, but ii is not that newspaper that is responsible Tor his untimely end. A elevei twist of the plot provides a surprise ending. An all-star east, comprising a great array of motion picture talent, aids in making “Czar of Broadway” a brilliant success. In the cast appear the names of John Winy, Betty Compsou, John Barron, Claud Allister, King Baggot, Wilbur Buck, and Edmund Breese. There is also an alltalking episode from “The Collegians” series, comedies, ami a Universal Nows on this excellent programme. THU BED AV, A XT) FRIDAY--" ALL QUIET ON THE WE.STEUN FRONT —SOME ENGLISH, AUSTRALIAN, AND XEW ZEALAND IMIUSS OPINIONS. “All Quiet” is the most powerful lilm ever thrown on the screen. — ‘Daily News,’ Loudon. “Alt Quiet,” u stupendous screen achievement, great drama, amazing picture, which stands miles above any war iilm yet. —‘Daily Mirror,' London. ‘‘All Quiet” pronounced one of the best pictures ever made. Have never known an audience so deeply, and would say, so discriminatingly moved. —‘The Tatler,' London. From the point of view of a purpose sought and a purpose achieved, there has been no greater film, silent or talking, than “All Quiet on the Western Front.” —‘Smith’s Weekly,’ Sydney. “All Quiet on the Western Front” reaches a remarkable level, and is one of the liuest films and most intelligent films that has ever graced a Wellington stage. —‘Evening Post,’ Wellington. The cast is marvellous, the acting magnilicent. Nothing bettor could be wished for. The picture, of course, should not bo missed. —‘The Dominion,' Wellington.